Storytelling for Week 7- The Statue of Sita

I have seen many things in my life. I have been to many kingdoms and been to many distant lands. I have been in secret meetings, war plans, and been the confidant to many kings. I have seen many people come and go. I am the Statute of Sita and this is my story.

Many moons ago I once stood proudly next to Rama, the greatest king to ever live. I followed him everywhere. I was his ever constant companion. I never left his side. After losing his wife I stayed with him until his passing. After Rama had passed on, the ruler displayed me next to his throne so that everyone might remember Rama. Sadly though more and more people began to forget who Rama was.

I became a statue that no one knew or appreciated. I was left there in the dark until the raiders came. These people had defeated the current ruler and his armies. I was about to be destroyed when the leader came in and saw me. He said I was the most beautiful thing he had ever laid eyes on. He took me away from the palace and placed me in his own. I was put on display for all his subjects to see. People came from miles around to see me. People left offerings at my feet hoping that I would communicate to their gods about their problems. It was strange being so far away from Rama’s palace. I missed all the familiar sights, but this new palace was beautiful in it’s own way. There were fountains everywhere, gardens, and trees as far as I could see. The king would come in at all hours of the day and talk with me. He told me of his fears, his dreams, and his desires. He wanted to unite the region under his rule. Sadly his dream did not come to reality. He was assassinated before he could make it happen.

After his death began the process of changing hands of many different kings. I have been around the world more times than I can count. I have had people admire me, and I have had people hate me. I am now in the British History Museum, where I am finally happy. I am around the images of Rama and his great adventures. I am admired daily by hundreds of people who come to visit. I am the Statue of Sita and this is my story.

Author’s Note- I decided to follow the story prompt this week and write about the Statue of Sita. I thought this would be a great story to tell. I can just imagine the things that statue would have seen changing hands of all those kings. Since the book doesn’t give any information about what happened to the statue I decided I would make up my own history for it.

Bibliography- Buck, William (1976). Ramayana: King Rama's Way.

Rama and Sita. Source

Reading Diary B: Week 7- The End

Pgs. 374-432

• I find it interesting that Rama takes Sita to every major spot from their journey, even the ones that she was there for.
• I like that they destroyed the bridge that led to Lanka. I know that the sea was happy to have the bridge gone.
• If Hanuman hadn’t gone to the city to announce that Rama would be returning tomorrow I think that Bharata would have killed himself for letting Rama down.
• Also it was nice to see Bharata so welcoming to all the other rulers and the other people to their city.
• It was great to see that because of Rama the world was in a much better place. Everyone was kind and everyone lived to a great age. There was no trouble with crops or food.
• I am sad that Rama had to send Sita away. I could tell that it really devastated him to send her away.
• The story of why Rama had to send Sita away was crazy. I am so surprised that a human had the ability to curse a god, I would have thought that humans wouldn’t have that kind of power.
• I still am surprised that it took Rama so long to figure out that Lava and Kusa were his sons.

Lava and Kusa. Source

Reading Diary A: Week 7- The Final Battle Begins

Pgs. 325-373

• Ravana is clearly a mess. He seems that he will do just about anything no matter the cost to defeat Rama.
• The description of Shiva is very detailed. It even describes his eyes as being like honey.
• It is sad that the demons are killing all the animals around Lanka. The bear king is quite a formidable opponent. He destories any demons that get in his grasp. I found it funny that the demons thought they were outnumbered because of the bear king.
• All the gods have come out to watch the final battle between Rama and Ravana. I am surprised that Ravana has the power to call the Wind.
• Rama seems very confident that he will have the ability needed to defeat Ravana. I  would be much more nervous about fighting someone so strong.
• Just when Rama was in need of a chariot, one arrives to help him defeat Ravana. Not just any chariot either it is the chariot of Indra.
• I laughed the chariot was going to tell Rama that he wasn’t wearing any fancy rings.
• I think Matali didn’t believe that Rama was going to be able to defeat Rama until Rama hit Ravana with a arrow in the shoulder as they flew past each other.

Rama and Ravana battling. Source